Utilizing a collection of vintage photographs and archived images, this book vividly captures the history of local areas in Wales. It explores the evolution of streets, shops, pubs, and the lives of the people, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the region's past. The visual narrative highlights the unique cultural and historical aspects of Wales, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the area's heritage.
Features the history of cricket in Wales, tracing the evolution of, and the fundamental role of the game in the culture and social history of the Principality.
Focusing on the achievements and legacies of the top athletes, this book offers concise biographies and statistics of the 100 greatest players from various sports teams and clubs. It highlights their contributions to the game, showcasing their skills and impact on their respective sports, making it a valuable resource for fans and sports enthusiasts alike.
Focusing on the rich history of Wales' only first-class county cricket club, this book provides an in-depth look at its evolution and significance in the sport. Coinciding with the launch of the modern SWALEC Stadium, it highlights key moments and figures that have shaped the club, making it an essential read for cricket enthusiasts and those interested in Welsh sports heritage.
Featuring a treasure trove of anecdotes and astonishing statistics, this collection offers a deep dive into the rich history of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. Compiled by the club's archivist, it presents essential trivia that every fan will appreciate, making it a must-have for those passionate about the legacy of the Dragons.
The book chronicles the rich history of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, detailing its formation, notable players, and significant matches over the years. It highlights the club's contributions to the sport and its evolution within the context of Welsh cricket. Through engaging narratives and historical insights, readers will discover the challenges and triumphs faced by the club, making it a must-read for cricket enthusiasts and those interested in the heritage of sports in Wales.
The second in the series of books celebrating the achievements of Glamorgan's players covers the period from their inaugural first-class match in 1921 to the summer of 1948 when they won the County Championship title for the first-ever time. It contains profiles of some of the legendary names in the history of Welsh cricket, including Maurice Turnbull, Johnnie Clay and Wilf Wooller, as well as yeoman professionals who gave loyal service to Glamorgan. It includes some who went on to win honours in Test cricket, as well as those who appeared in wartime friendlies, plus other lesser lights in the Club's history and one-match wonders, who included a fifteen-year-old schoolboy who appeared in the final match of 1922. Many of the 170 people included in this book went on to fame and fortune in other areas of life, becoming diplomats, politicians, BBC producers, schoolmasters, lawyers, businessmen, journalists or sportsmen in other fields, including football, rugby and golf. Some won military honours during the First or Second World War, whilst others appeared in the Olympics, including one former Glamorgan player who as a badminton coach witnessed the atrocities at the 1972 Munich Games.
Barrie Meyer has had a lifetime in professional sport, as a cricketer with Gloucestershire, a footballer with Bristol Rovers and Bristol City, and twenty-five years as a first-class and Test match umpire. This autobiography reflects on his extraordinary career in sport. It offers a different perspective on cricket in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Glamorgan CCC 1888-2012 celebrates the people who have taken the Club on the remarkable journey through 125 years. Using a series of team photographs from the Club's archives - many of which have never been previously published this is a fascinating collection that will greatly appeal to Glamorgan supporters and lovers of Welsh sport in general.
'Lucky' Jim Pleass is the last surviving member of Glamorgan's County Championship winning team of 1948, the first time the Welsh team won the highest honour in county cricket.